Nojima - Japanese Last Names

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Nojima

/noːdʑima/

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Moderate

Meaning

Field island

Represents a place surrounded by or located within open fields, symbolizing fertility, stability, and connection to the land.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, agricultural roots, and a sense of belonging to a specific place; often associated with rural heritage and ancestral continuity.

Etymology: Comes from the Japanese words 'no' (野) meaning 'field' and 'shima' (島) meaning 'island', though in this context 'shima' can refer to a dry elevated area or parcel of land amid wetlands or rice paddies, not necessarily an island in water.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

A Japanese family name derived from natural landscape elements, commonly found throughout Japan and

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